| | | Family | Polemoniaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | medium | | Height | 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in) | | Spread | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | Phlox bifida (sand phlox) bears showy and fragrant blooms during late spring. | | Typical Uses | Ground cover. | | Special Characteristics | This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Phlox bifida (sand phlox) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |